Sr System Safety Engineer – Launch Complex, Safety and Mission Assurance

Job Expired

Space Coast, FL, United States

Full Time

2 years ago

Job description

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

As part of a unique and highly-skilled team, you will develop and review/approve system safety work products and hazardous procedures for launch complex operations to ensure safety and mission success. You must have a passion for operations, mission assurance, a commitment to the fundamentals of system safety, and a strong capacity to work collaboratively on complex and interesting new problems.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

Develop O&SHAs for launch complex operations
Review and approve operations and maintenance procedures for launch complex operations
Train and coach engineers on identifying and analyzing system safety operational risks
Work with systems engineering and subsystem cognizant engineers to identify and verify compliance with system safety operational requirements.
Evaluate and perform reviews of system safety analyses including FHAs, HAZOPs, FMECAs, and FTAs
Provide safety oversight of hazardous launch complex operations
Interpret external standards including AFSPCMAN 91-710, NASA, FAA, MIL-STD-882, and ARP-4761.

Qualifications:

Minimum of a B.Sc. degree in aerospace engineering or related field
6+ years engineering experience in the aerospace industry with 4+ years system safety or reliability engineering experience performing FHAs, PSSAs, O&SHAs, HAZOPs, FMEA/FMECAs, FTAs, & CCAs
4+ years experience in the following functional areas:
- Large missile, space vehicle, rocket, torpedo, prelaunch, launch, post-launch operations and/or recovery operations
- System safety hazard analysis and/or design or research and development testing of ordnance, explosives, other types of munitions, pyrotechnics, cryogenic, toxic/hypergolic propellants, high pressure gases, radioactive materials or other hazardous systems/components
- Preparation and/or review, approval, and oversight of hazardous operating procedures for space vehicle, missile and/or weapons systems
Experience with multiple safety standards including (NASA, FAA, AFSPCMAN 91-710, SAE ARP-4761, MIL-STD-882,)
Strong safety and mission assurance fundamentals
Experience interpreting and assessing compliance to regulatory requirements and guidance
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

Professional Engineer or Certified Safety Professional
Experience with a variety of complex aerospace or launch vehicle systems
On-console operations experience

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave (must be employed at time of birth or adoption), short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program available after 1 year of service.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays for all regular employees (including part-time), fixed-term, and interns.

Discretionary bonus: Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

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